This year's slate of presentations will again cover a variety of the latest topics in the Tilt-Up industry.
| Pre-Convention – Wednesday, October 3th |
Tilt-Up Certification Seminar
This seminar rounds out an attendees knowledge of the fundamentals for Tilt-Up construction and provides newcomers with a very rounded base of knowledge for absorbing the depth of presentations to come during the Convention.
Tilt-Up Engineering in a Nutshell
This seminar follows a similar methodology to the construction/certification seminar to orient a new engineer lacking Tilt-Up exposure to the basics of design involved in a Tilt-Up project. |
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| Day 1 – Thursday, October 4th |
Tilt-Up Mid-Atlantic Style
This opening session offers a look at the maturity for this regional market that has long been a hotbed for Tilt-Up construction. With significant areas of development, Tilt-Up cut its teeth in this market and quickly became a staple for commercial development and architectural innovation.
Tilt-Up: It’s A System
This session focuses on the qualities of Tilt-Up which make it more than an envelope component or a cladding system – it is a system. The decision to go Tilt must be made early to realize the tremendous economy and efficiency inherent in Tilt-Up.
BIM “Buzz” – The Effectiveness of Controlling Projects with IT Solutions
Building Information Management systems are certainly a popular topic between design and construction professionals today. This seminar presents one TCA engineering firm’s latest evolution of BIM integration and how it is reshaping their methods of developing projects. |
Construction: Safety on the Tilt-Up Jobsite
Contractors must wrestle with many requirements to stay on budget while keeping job-sites safe. Despite some of the highest safety marks in the construction industry, Tilt-Up can result in catastrophic accidents. This seminar will underscore the importance of safety in Tilt-Up. |
Engineering: TCA Seismic Task Force Update
Seismic Mapping, Diaphragm Connection Research and Code Design Examples are three of the significant efforts that are underway now that the TCA Seismic Task Force has been activated. This two-hour presentation will deliver the background behind these pieces and demonstrate what impact they will have on our industry and the codes that attempt to shape our designs.
Engineering: The Engineer/Contractor Relationship
What are the responsibilities of the E.O.R. and how do those relate to the responsibilities of the Contractor and Specialty Engineer? These are frequently debated throughout the industry, even by the most experienced of companies. However, more importantly is the dialog between engineers and contractors and how that can best be managed. This panel discussion, moderated by an engineer and a construction manager from a TCA member company, seeks to generate a deeper understanding of how proper communication can evolve a more positive relationship. |
Project Focus: Opportunities in the Government Landscape
This session explores the requirements for becoming involved in government projects. The latest Congressional Bill has $4.8 billion in funding for construction projects and realignment to be split between the Middle East and existing military sites. What are the opportunities for Tilt-Up?
Project Focus: USACE Government Program Model
The Army Corps of Engineers is one of the leading generators of government projects nationwide. What may surprise you is the number of projects that have invested in Tilt-Up for obvious reasons. What may not be surprising is the number of projects that have not considered Tilt-Up for lack of understanding of the opportunity. This session by a key USACE contact presents what their program is about and how they view Tilt-Up.
Project Focus: Aberdeen Proving Grounds – TCA Member Case Study
Opus has been involved in a significant renovation and renewal project on and around the Aberdeen Proving Grounds demonstrating the opportunities and benefits of becoming involved in Government work. These efforts have been largely effective through the implementation of Tilt-Up solutions. This session presents the mission, process and results of their efforts to date.
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| Day 2 – Friday, October 5th |
The Facts About Education Projects
This session is presented by an administrator from Nova Scotia responsible for the conversion of their districts to all Tilt-Up construction. What are the aspects of school construction from this perspective that made Tilt-Up advantageous? What impact has Tilt-Up made on their development program? |
Immigration Reform Changes Your World
Learn more about current immigration laws from one of the nation’s leading labor and employment law firms. This presentation is meant to help business owners and managers determine what they need to do to ensure compliance and what they should be thinking about in the future. |
Round Tables: Engineering and Construction Mix
Join with your peers as topics such as challenges for floor slabs; panel detailing and engineering; seismic performance and many others are discussed. |
Project Focus: Education—An Administrator’s Views
This presentation provides a look into what a school administrator sees when embarking on new construction. Many school districts in the US and Canada are turning to Tilt-Up. What were the results of utilizing Tilt-Up?
Project Focus: A.M.E.S.—Solving the Unknown
The Al Meilklejohn Elementary School in Arvada, CO was not originally conceived as a Tilt-Up project. How did one General Contractor and one Design Engineer shape the future of a district by producing one of the finest examples of structural and aesthetic creativity this district has ever seen?
Tilt-Up is a Perfect Fit for High End Architecture in California
This keynote address is delivered by the renowned architect and FAIA from California, Rob Quigley With more than 60 award-winning projects to his firm’s credit, Mr. Quigley will discuss a new museum project in San Diego with Tilt-Up at the core of its design. The presenter will describe why he has fallen in love with the variety and flexibility Tilt-Up has to offer. |
Construction: Tilt-Up Certification Exam
An important part of today’s Tilt-Up market is the demonstration of quality knowledge. ACI and TCA have teamed to produce this personnel certification program that demonstrates proficiency in and an understanding of overall on-site administrative and technical management for producing tilt-up projects by passing the ACI written examination and meeting work experience requirements. |
TCA Convention Closing Q&A
A lot has been discussed and perhaps you were unable to catch all of the content. Take this opportunity to ask the final questions and determine ways of implementing the valuable tools you will leave this Convention with. |
TCA MegaDemo
Join us onsite at the NRMCA Testing Lab to see some of the latest products in action. Activities include specific product focal points and lifting of the new concrete sign for this NRMCA facility constructed with Tilt-Up. |
